Since compression is often misunderstood, it can be hard to use it as a source for musical expression and dynamic awareness. So how do you use it effectively for your music, while not feeling confused and lost in engineering semantics? Read more…
Leisz has an amazing ability to generate sounds that the pedal steel isn’t usually associated with. He stays genuine to the instrument, while still allowing its breadth of expression to add value to each recording. Read more…
On the E9 neck, sometimes minor chords can be more tricky to locate than major chords. However, the pedal steel has many harmonic options for minor chord voicings. Here are chord charts that display the A minor, B minor, and E minor chords in a few key playing positions on the E9 neck… The ‘E’
The tonal potential of the pedal steel and its amp can produce some of the most extraordinary sounds in music. Read more…
Between the specific uses of its pedals and knee levers, its chromatic strings, and its particular sound, the E9 tuning has much to offer for players and musical artists. Read more…
Understanding and listening to how delay and reverb work together is beneficial for appreciating the voice of the pedal steel. Read more…